# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1110 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1111 --- ## [DIY fix/rust prevention for cracking paint area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-fix-rust-prevention-for-cracking-paint-area/90817)
**Author:** [@mysoulishome](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mysoulishome)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diy-fix-rust-prevention-for-cracking-paint-area/90817 "2015-08-05T05:41:54Z")
Not sure if this forum addresses this kind of thing but I just bought an 05 Caravan and want to protect the places it has chips/scrapes from rut. This area is kind of like where mud dries. The paint and primer are peeled… --- ## [Oldsmobile Alero 2002 Unresponsive Windows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-alero-2002-unresponsive-windows/90809)
**Author:** [@Sakari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sakari)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldsmobile-alero-2002-unresponsive-windows/90809 "2015-08-05T05:04:37Z")
I have been having this problem on and off for a few years now where all my window controls will not work for anything between 3 minutes to a few hours. I never managed to figure out what got them working again, they si… --- ## [Tire is damaged (pics attached), should I take it on the highway to get it repaired (pic attached)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-is-damaged-pics-attached-should-i-take-it-on-the-highway-to-get-it-repaired-pic-attached/90789)
**Author:** [@Arrowx7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arrowx7)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2015, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-is-damaged-pics-attached-should-i-take-it-on-the-highway-to-get-it-repaired-pic-attached/90789 "2015-08-05T04:15:37Z")
Hey everyone, I have a question... I accidentally hopped a curb on an angle and scraped my wheel cover and a small area of the tire peeled away. I've been driving it around the city for a week now without any issues, … --- ## [Car ac problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-ac-problem/90814)
**Author:** [@KHURMI](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KHURMI)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-ac-problem/90814 "2015-08-04T21:19:30Z")
hi, I have Nissan Tiida 2009, I recently replaced the compressor, The AC is blowing cold air now, if the car is standing still and I turn the AC on, everything works the way it is supposed to I have checked the fan speed… --- ## [Stalling/dying at idel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-dying-at-idel/90808)
**Author:** [@T-door](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T-door)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 5:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-dying-at-idel/90808 "2015-08-04T05:53:27Z")
I have a 1985 Toyota Tercel that I just got, the thing has been sitting for 2 years and it started before it was left to sit. Now I have done all the usual maintenance on it, replaced the sparks, oil, oil filter, air fil… --- ## [Best car to tow boat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-to-tow-boat/90792)
**Author:** [@Nata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nata)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-car-to-tow-boat/90792 "2015-08-04T05:35:00Z")
We are about ready to buy a 3,000 lb boat that will need to be towed, and current 4 x 4 truck in death spiral. The next car we get will also double as our city commuter as well, so looking for something on the smaller… --- ## [Ford Taurus has strange problems that come and go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-has-strange-problems-that-come-and-go/90795)
**Author:** [@CarCursed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarCursed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-has-strange-problems-that-come-and-go/90795 "2015-08-04T03:17:21Z")
About three weeks ago I noticed a slight shudder in my 2008 Ford Taurus with app. 75,000 miles (automatic). It did not come from the steering wheel, but the car itself seemed to be shaking, but only slightly. Like someon… --- ## [Lost keys and a different ignition switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-keys-and-a-different-ignition-switch/90803)
**Author:** [@slloyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slloyd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-keys-and-a-different-ignition-switch/90803 "2015-08-04T02:45:32Z")
Hey I'm new here and I was wanting to get some help. I have a 1999 Nissan frontier which I bought about two years ago. The truck came with two different keys one for unlocking the doors and the other to turn on the ignit… --- ## [Squeaky Clutch pedal (2011 Subaru Impreza)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-clutch-pedal-2011-subaru-impreza/90802)
**Author:** [@PIA317](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PIA317)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-clutch-pedal-2011-subaru-impreza/90802 "2015-08-04T02:39:02Z")
Hi, I recently (1.5 months ago) had my clutch replaced because my clutch pivot ball was making noise and with 70000 miles on the clutch, the mechanic suggested replacing the entire thing. The clutch works beautifully, e… --- ## [Old truck not starting intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-truck-not-starting-intermittently/90797)
**Author:** [@Merlyx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Merlyx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-truck-not-starting-intermittently/90797 "2015-08-04T02:33:43Z")
My wife and I bought a '51 Chevy pick-up, with a 409 V-8 engine and some modifications, so different parts are different ages. We would have appreciated an all original truck, but found we liked the appeal of '05 Cadill… --- ## [All lights work but left low and high](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-lights-work-but-left-low-and-high/90793)
**Author:** [@danny321](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danny321)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-lights-work-but-left-low-and-high/90793 "2015-08-03T22:59:59Z")
Left headlight 2000 S-10 damaged in accident. The connectors to the low and high beam bulbs survived and they and the wires back to the fuse box look fine. Upon plugging in a new left assembly, the right side low and hig… --- ## [Iroc Z28](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iroc-z28/90786)
**Author:** [@Roop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roop)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iroc-z28/90786 "2015-08-03T19:06:38Z")
i got iroc z28 5.7l. it have LT4 cam. when i drive it for a bit the water start boiling. passenger side fan is working but the other one is not. im gonna change fan soon. so will it be fixed after than or there is somet… --- ## [Is it my Transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-my-transmission/90791)
**Author:** [@Monico](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Monico)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 8:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-my-transmission/90791 "2015-08-03T08:05:39Z")
Good Afternoon Everyone, Vehicle: 2002 Toyota RAV4 171k Miles, Second Owner Problem: When travelling at highway speeds around 60 it will be smooth. When pushing down the accelerator rather aggressively it will shift … --- ## [2015 Sonata Limited FAILED inspection because ABS light on dash DID NOT illuminate during startup?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-sonata-limited-failed-inspection-because-abs-light-on-dash-did-not-illuminate-during-startup/90781)
**Author:** [@clafshwp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clafshwp)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-sonata-limited-failed-inspection-because-abs-light-on-dash-did-not-illuminate-during-startup/90781 "2015-08-03T07:42:54Z")
Nine months ago I purchased a 2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited w/ Tech pkg from a Hyundai dealer in Pittsburgh. I have taken the car with me for a 2 year employment term in Quebec Canada. In order to drive the vehicle in Ca… --- ## [Car overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating/90794)
**Author:** [@hat1620](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hat1620)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-overheating/90794 "2015-08-03T06:08:53Z")
My car keeps running hot/overheating. The exhaust smells like pancake syrup. The coolant is constantly getting low. We have to add coolant about every month or two. There is not a visible leak. It's not dripping anyw… --- ## [Random Flashing Headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-flashing-headlights/90771)
**Author:** [@TaylorMerrill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TaylorMerrill)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2015, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/random-flashing-headlights/90771 "2015-08-02T22:10:59Z")
Hello, I am new to the forum but excited to be here and looking for any help/advice I can receive and hope to be able to reciprocate when possible. I have a 2002 Toyota Corolla. The issue I have been having is that the h… --- ## [Best tape for "temporary fix" of broken mirror on car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tape-for-temporary-fix-of-broken-mirror-on-car/90699)
**Author:** [@Juanita1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juanita1)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2015, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tape-for-temporary-fix-of-broken-mirror-on-car/90699 "2015-08-02T21:09:01Z")
Old car needs to have loose, outside side mirror TAPED back on. Garage a bit too small (ok, too much stuff in it, but I am working on it) so I periodically knock side mirror off. Car will be sold in 10 months (student … --- ## [Fix It or Sell It?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-it-or-sell-it/90775)
**Author:** [@BrandX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrandX)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2015, 8:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-it-or-sell-it/90775 "2015-08-02T08:11:32Z")
Transmission went out on 2005 Honda Odyssey. I'm estimating the rebuilt transmission to run about $3k. I owe exactly that on the auto loan. What would you do? Fix it or sell it? Or not fix it and sell it for junk? Would … --- ## [Cv axle install and now my car won't move](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-install-and-now-my-car-wont-move/90742)
**Author:** [@Apollo\_33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Apollo_33)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2015, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axle-install-and-now-my-car-wont-move/90742 "2015-08-01T08:26:55Z")
04 mini cooper s Just replaced driver side cv axle Took it foe a test drove and now my car won't move. Please help --- ## [A/C failure & auxiliary fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-failure-auxiliary-fan/90776)
**Author:** [@jayre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayre)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2015, 8:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-failure-auxiliary-fan/90776 "2015-08-01T08:23:48Z")
2005 BMW X5 3.0i Sport 117K miles It's 90 degrees outside and suddenly, my A/C's blowing hot air. In the morning when I first drive, it works fine for the first 10 mins then warm air will start blowing again. Accordi… --- ## [2007 Mazda5 needs a smoke test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda5-needs-a-smoke-test/90777)
**Author:** [@PhantomBlue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhantomBlue)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2015, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda5-needs-a-smoke-test/90777 "2015-08-01T08:21:55Z")
Backstory: My 2007 Mazda5 with 81,000 miles has a problem. The check engine light came on and then a few days later (yes, I ignored it, this is my third Mazda and I find their CELs to be dramatic- the car had been throug… --- ## [Crazy Horn!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-horn/90778)
**Author:** [@Civic\_lover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Civic_lover)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2015, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-horn/90778 "2015-08-01T06:20:15Z")
I have 2006 Honda civic my SRS indicator light came on and stayed on about a week and a half ago, Today while driving the car i turned the steering wheel and the horn went on by itself and even stayed on for a minute. L… --- ## [1999 Honda CRV goes clunk in the night](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-crv-goes-clunk-in-the-night/90774)
**Author:** [@AmandaWithAnOldsmobile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AmandaWithAnOldsmobile)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2015, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-crv-goes-clunk-in-the-night/90774 "2015-08-01T05:21:31Z")
So I bought a CRV recently with 105,000 miles (and am changing the timing belt next weekend!). Anyway when I first looked at the vehicle, it had a broken motor mount and a loud clunk to go with it, which the dealer re… --- ## [Getting Transmission Back Into Neutral?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-transmission-back-into-neutral/90727)
**Author:** [@fillyblynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fillyblynn)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-transmission-back-into-neutral/90727 "2015-07-31T22:17:27Z")
My manual transmission got stuck in 4th because of a melted oil trough sticking between the gears. I got all the plastic out, and the dog clutches/collars are "free." But, I don't know how to put the gears back into neut… --- ## [Ac only works when reving the engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-only-works-when-reving-the-engine/90769)
**Author:** [@krod619](https://community.cartalk.com/u/krod619)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-only-works-when-reving-the-engine/90769 "2015-07-31T21:09:49Z")
OK so I have a 2009 Honda accord ex coupe and the Ac works fine when I'm driving but once I stop it stops and the air starts to get warmer but if I rev it at a red light the Ac starts to work and I have nice cold air. Bo… --- ## [2001 Jetta radio fail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jetta-radio-fail/90755)
**Author:** [@luckysmommy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luckysmommy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jetta-radio-fail/90755 "2015-07-31T20:36:48Z")
Hello, I own a 2011 Jetta which has been very good for us. It has 50,000 miles on it. We have had no issues, and have been careful to take it in for all scheduled maintenance to a certified VW mechanic (never the dealer… --- ## [Car just passed inspection ... with cracks in the tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-just-passed-inspection-with-cracks-in-the-tires/90760)
**Author:** [@InMyTimeofDying](https://community.cartalk.com/u/InMyTimeofDying)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-just-passed-inspection-with-cracks-in-the-tires/90760 "2015-07-31T17:33:54Z")
Car is a 1999 Honda Civic. My car was inspected yesterday. I needed the A pipe replaced (exhaust pipe connected to the muffler) and a radiator leak repaired or maybe the radiator replaced. I'm in dire straits, and this… --- ## [Toyota Echo accelerator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-echo-accelerator/90766)
**Author:** [@Gould](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gould)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-echo-accelerator/90766 "2015-07-31T15:32:18Z")
I have a 2001 Toyota Echo. When pushing down on the accelerator, sometimes it won't accelerate. It slows down, almost as if it's going to shut down. I pump the gas pedal, and it'll rev back up to move. It only does t… --- ## [Brakes failed, no money for repairs, any chance its drivable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-failed-no-money-for-repairs-any-chance-its-drivable/90427)
**Author:** [@InMyTimeofDying](https://community.cartalk.com/u/InMyTimeofDying)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 10:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-failed-no-money-for-repairs-any-chance-its-drivable/90427 "2015-07-31T10:29:17Z")
Car is a 1999 Honda Civic. I'm in dire straits, literally no money left. I had just gotten a job delivering phone books, which pays by the route. I had almost completed my first route when I had to go back for more sup… --- ## [No one can diagnose my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-one-can-diagnose-my-car/90756)
**Author:** [@shmarie22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shmarie22)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 7:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-one-can-diagnose-my-car/90756 "2015-07-31T07:46:30Z")
I have an 06 BMW 325i, I've had it since December of 2013 and I haven't had any issues until recently. In early June I went into the store and when I came out the car would not start, I kept trying to start it but I didn… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1109) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1111)